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Matrox Axio Installation And User Manual (346 pages)
Brand:
Matrox
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Introducing Matrox Axio
17
Welcome to Matrox Axio
18
Hardware Supplied for Matrox Axio HD and SD
18
Hardware Supplied for Matrox Axio le
18
Matrox Axio HD and SD System Requirements
18
Matrox Axio le System Requirements
19
About this Manual
20
Style Conventions
20
How Video Formats Are Expressed
20
Last-Minute Information
21
Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware
24
Before You Install Your Matrox X.io Card
24
Start with a Functioning System
24
Avoid Costly Damage
24
Providing Adequate Ventilation
24
Format Your A/V Drives Using NTFS
26
About the PCI Retainer Bracket
27
Removing the PCI Retainer Bracket
27
Connect the Internal Power Supply Cable to Your X.io Card
28
Install Your Matrox X.io Card
28
Before Restarting Your Computer
29
Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD
32
X.linkhd and X.linksd Breakout Box Connections
32
X.linkhd Video Connections
32
X.linkhd Audio Connections
32
X.linksd Video Connections
32
X.linksd Audio Connections
32
Prepare for Mounting
32
Using the Desktop Foot
33
Attaching the Desktop Pedestal
33
Attaching the Rackmount Brackets
34
Attach the Ferrite Beads to the X.link Cable
34
Connect Your X.link Breakout Box to Your Computer
35
Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD Connections
36
X.linkhd Digital Video Connections
36
X.linksd Analog Component Connections
37
X.linksd S-Video Connections
38
X.linksd Digital Video Connections
39
Installing Your Matrox Axio le Hardware
42
Before You Install Your Matrox Axio le Card
42
Start with a Functioning System
42
Avoid Costly Damage
42
Providing Adequate Ventilation
42
Format Your A/V Drives Using NTFS
44
About the PCI Retainer Bracket
45
Removing the PCI Retainer Bracket
45
Connect the Internal Power Supply Cable to Your Axio le Pcie Card
46
Connect the Internal Analog Audio Cable to Your Axio le Card
47
Install Your Matrox Axio le Card
48
Before Restarting Your Computer
48
Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio le
50
X.linkle Breakout Box Connections
50
X.linkle Video Connections
50
X.linkle Audio Connections
50
Attaching the Rubber Feet to X.linkle
51
Attaching the Rackmount Brackets to X.linkle
51
Connect Your X.linkle Audio/Video and SDI Cables to the Axio le Card
53
Connect Your X.linkle Balanced Analog Audio Cable to the Audio Cable Bracket
54
Connect Your X.linkle 1394 Cable to Your Computer
55
Using the X.linkle S-Video Adapter Cables
55
Typical Matrox Axio le Connections
57
X.linkle Analog Component Connections
57
X.linkle S-Video Connections
58
X.linkle Digital Video Connections
59
Installing Your Matrox Axio Software
61
Overview of the Software Installation
62
Hardware Detection
62
Important-Sleep Mode Is Not Supported in Windows Vista
62
Installing Adobe Premiere Pro
63
Installing Other Third-Party Programs
63
Installing Matrox Axio.utils
64
Adding the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-In to Newtek Lightwave 3D
65
Installing Additional Matrox Effect Patterns or Removing Unneeded Patterns
65
Installing Additional Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins or Removing Unneeded Plug-Ins
66
Installing the Matrox VFW Software Codecs on a System Without the Axio Hardware
66
Removing Your Matrox Axio Software
67
Working with .Mxf, .Mp4, and .Avi Files
69
Working with Native .Mxf Files in Adobe Premiere Pro
70
And after Effects
70
Steps for Using .Mxf Files in Your Projects
70
Working with Native XDCAM EX (.Mp4) Files in Adobe Premiere Pro
71
Displaying Information for Clips in Windows Explorer
71
Thumbnails Preview
71
Additional File Details in Windows XP
72
Creating Matrox EZ-MXF Files for Playback with VFW Applications
72
Panasonic P2 Folder Structure
74
Creating Matrox EZ-HDV AVI Files for Playback of Large HDV Clips with VFW Applications
74
Converting a 32-Bit .Tga Sequence to an .Avi File with Alpha
75
Defining Your Adobe Premiere Pro Settings
80
A Note about Running Other Programs with
80
Adobe Premiere Pro
80
Don't Use the Windows Vista Aero Color Scheme
80
Creating a New Matrox Project
80
Defining Your Player Settings
81
Displaying Warnings in Adobe Premiere Pro's Events Panel
81
Mixing SD and HD Clips in a Sequence
82
Defining Your Sequence Settings
84
Specifying Your General Settings
84
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linkhd)
90
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linksd)
92
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linkle)
94
Specifying Your Audio Output Settings (X.linkhd and X.linksd)
97
Specifying Your Audio Output Settings (X.linkle)
102
Specifying Your Genlock Settings
106
Selecting Your DV-1394 Output Settings
108
Defining Your Video Preview Settings
109
Defining Your Capture Settings
110
Specifying Your Video Capture Settings
110
Specifying Your Audio Capture Settings
114
Notes about Capturing to Matrox .M2V Files
117
Specifying Your Audio Monitoring Settings (X.linkhd and X.linksd)
118
Exporting to a Matrox .Avi File
120
Selecting Your MPEG-2 I-Frame Settings
124
Selecting Your MPEG-2 IBP Settings
126
Exporting to a Matrox .Mxf File
128
Selecting Your MPEG HD Settings
132
Selecting Your MPEG-2 Settings
133
Adding a Voice-Over to Your Sequence
135
Connection and Setup
135
Recording Your Voice-Over
136
Setting up Matrox DV/HDV Device Control
138
Exporting Your Sequence to Tape
139
Preparing Your Tapes for Recording
139
Avoiding Missing Frames When Exporting to DV Tape
139
Exporting to DV Tape Using DV-1394 Device Control
140
Creating an SD Project in 16:9 Format
141
Setting up Realtime Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro
143
Available Effects
144
How to Apply a Matrox Video Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro
145
How to Apply a Matrox Video Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro
145
Transforming Your Clip
146
Using the Transform Controls
146
Transforming a Clip in the Program Monitor
148
Cropping Your Clip
149
Using Select Crop
150
Applying a Mask to Your Effect
151
Using Select Mask
152
Creating a Primary Color Correction
153
Using Split View
155
Working with Split View in the Program Monitor
155
Using RGB Curves
157
Adjusting Tonal Range
159
Using the Color Balance Graph
160
Performing an Auto Balance
163
Matching Colors between Two Clips
164
Using the Luma Mapping Graph
166
Creating a Secondary Color Correction
168
Using the Selective Key Graph
173
Creating a Color Pass Effect
178
Creating a 3D DVE Effect
179
Creating a 4-Corner Pin Effect
182
Creating a Blur/Soft Focus Effect
184
Overview of the Chroma Key Effects
185
Creating a Chroma Key or Chroma Key Shadow Effect
186
Using the Chroma Key Graph to Modify Key Colors and Perform an Auto Key
189
Creating a Cube Effect
192
Creating a Crystallize Effect
195
Creating a Garbage Matte Effect
197
Creating an Impressionist Effect
199
Creating a Lens Flare Effect
202
Overview of the Luma Key Effect
204
Creating a Luma Key Effect
205
Using the Luma Key Graph
206
Creating a Mask Effect
208
Creating a Mask Blur Effect
210
Creating a Mask Mosaic Effect
212
Creating a Move & Scale Effect
214
Creating an Old Movie Effect
216
Creating a Page Curl Effect
220
Creating a Pan & Scan Effect
222
Creating a Ripple Effect
224
Creating a Shadow Effect
226
Creating a Shine Effect
228
Creating a Sphere Effect
232
Creating a Surface Finish Effect
234
Creating a Track Matte Effect
237
Creating a Twirl Effect
239
Creating a Wipe Transition
240
Using the Matrox Chroma Clamper Effect
242
Selecting Your Speed Control Method
242
About Adobe Premiere Pro's Fixed Effects
242
Matrox Axio Realtime Guidelines
243
Supported Graphics Formats
244
Limitations
244
Using Matrox Axio with Video for Windows Programs
245
Overview
246
Using VFW Programs Without the Axio Hardware
247
Before You Start Rendering
247
Selecting Color Space Conversion Options
248
Rendering Material to a Matrox VFW .Avi File
250
Configuring the Matrox Uncompressed Codecs
251
Configuring the Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame Codecs
252
Exporting to a Matrox VFW .Avi File Using Adobe Premiere Pro
254
Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins
255
Overview
256
Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel
256
Required Steps to Use the WYSIWYG Plug-Ins
258
Adobe after Effects
258
Adobe Photoshop
258
Autodesk 3Ds Max
258
Autodesk Combustion
258
Eyeon Fusion
258
Newtek Lightwave 3D
259
Monitoring Your Matrox Axio System
261
Using X.info to Display Axio Information
262
Displaying System Information
262
Displaying Hardware Information
264
Monitoring Your Axio Hardware Operating Temperatures
265
Enabling and Disabling the Matrox Hardware-Accelerated Effects in Adobe Premiere Pro
265
Error Notification
265
Understanding Standard and Advanced Pulldown
268
Overview
268
Standard 2:3 Pulldown
268
Matrox Axio Implementation of Standard Reverse Pulldown
269
Advanced 2:3:3:2 Pulldown
269
Matrox Axio Implementation of Advanced Reverse Pulldown
270
Matrox Axio Workflows
271
Overview
272
Working with SD "24P" Material
272
486P @ 23.98 Fps Workflow Example
274
Working with HD Material
275
About the Matrox HD Codecs
275
Using the Matrox Offline HD Codec
276
Creating Your Offline Edit
276
Creating an Offline HD Project on a Remote Editing Workstation
277
Importing Your VFW Offline HD Project to a New Axio Project
279
Recapturing Your Clips at Full HD Resolution
280
Offline HD Codec Workflow Examples
281
Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec
284
MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec Workflow Example for Offline Editing
284
MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec Workflow Example for Online Editing
285
Using the Matrox 8-Bit and 10-Bit Uncompressed HD Codecs
286
Matrox Uncompressed Codec Workflow Example
286
Mixing Interlaced and Progressive Clips in the same Sequence
288
Applying Pulldown in HD Sequences
289
1080P @ 23.98 Fps Workflow Example
290
Other Matrox Axio HD Workflows
291
720P Workflow Example
291
1080I Workflow Example
293
1080P @ 24 Fps Workflow Example
295
Editing HD Sequences on a Matrox Axio SD System
296
Supported Video Compression Formats
297
Matrox Axio HD
297
Matrox Axio SD
298
Matrox Axio le
299
Supported Master Output Formats on Matrox Axio HD and SD
300
Supported Main and Secondary SDI Output Formats on Matrox Axio le
301
Matrox Axio Specifications
303
X.io Card
304
General
304
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
304
Environmental Specifications
304
X.linksd Breakout Box
305
General
305
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
305
Video Input Signals
305
Video Output Signals
306
Audio Input/Output Signals
306
Audio Specifications
307
Environmental Specifications
307
X.linkhd Breakout Box
308
General
308
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
308
Video Input Signals
308
Video Output Signals
309
Audio Input/Output Signals
309
Audio Specifications
310
Environmental Specifications
310
Axio le Card
311
General
311
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption (PCI Express Card)
311
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption (PCI-X Card)
311
Video Input Signals
312
Video Output Signals
313
Audio Input/Output Signals
314
Audio Specifications
314
Environmental Specifications
314
Matrox Axio Glossary
315
Glossary of Terms
316
Matrox Axio Customer Support
329
Getting the most Support
330
Registration
330
Keep up to Date with Our Website
330
Contacting Us
330
Index
331
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Matrox Axio Installation And User Manual (276 pages)
Axio Systems
Brand:
Matrox
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Your Notes
20
Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox Axio
21
Welcome to Matrox Axio
22
Hardware Supplied for Matrox Axio LE
22
Hardware Supplied for Matrox Axio HD and SD
22
Matrox Axio LE System Requirements
22
Matrox Axio HD and SD System Requirements
23
About this Manual
24
Style Conventions
24
How Video Formats Are Expressed
24
Last-Minute Information
25
Chapter 2 Installing Your Matrox Axio LE Hardware
28
Before You Install Your Matrox Axio LE Card
28
Start with a Functioning System
28
Avoid Costly Damage
28
Providing Adequate Ventilation
28
Format Your A/V Drives Using NTFS
30
About the PCI Retainer Bracket
31
Removing the PCI Retainer Bracket
31
Connect the Internal Power Supply Cable to Your Axio LE Pcie Card
32
Connect the Internal Analog Audio Cable to Your Axio LE Card
33
Install Your Matrox Axio LE Card
34
Before Restarting Your Computer
34
Chapter 3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE
34
X.linkle Breakout Box Connections
36
X.linkle Video Connections
36
X.linkle Audio Connections
36
Attaching the Rubber Feet to X.linkle
37
Attaching the Rackmount Brackets to X.linkle
37
Connect Your X.linkle Audio/Video and SDI Cables to the Axio LE Card
39
Connect Your X.linkle Balanced Analog Audio Cable to the Audio Cable Bracket
40
Connect Your X.linkle 1394 Cable to Your Computer
41
Using the X.linkle S-Video Adapter Cables
41
Typical Matrox Axio LE Connections
43
X.linkle Analog Component Connections
43
X.linkle S-Video Connections
44
X.linkle Digital Video Connections
45
Chapter 4 Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware
48
Before You Install Your Matrox X.io Card
48
Start with a Functioning System
48
Avoid Costly Damage
48
Providing Adequate Ventilation
48
Format Your A/V Drives Using NTFS
50
About the PCI Retainer Bracket
51
Removing the PCI Retainer Bracket
51
Connect the Internal Power Supply Cable to Your X.io Card
52
Install Your Matrox X.io Card
52
Before Restarting Your Computer
53
Chapter 5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD
53
X.linkhd and X.linksd Breakout Box Connections
56
X.linkhd Video Connections
56
X.linkhd Audio Connections
56
X.linksd Video Connections
56
X.linksd Audio Connections
56
Prepare for Mounting
56
Using the Desktop Foot
57
Attaching the Desktop Pedestal
57
Attaching the Rackmount Brackets
58
Attach the Ferrite Beads to the X.link Cable
58
Connect Your X.link Breakout Box to Your Computer
59
Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD Connections
60
X.linkhd Digital Video Connections
60
X.linksd Analog Component Connections
61
X.linksd S-Video Connections
62
X.linksd Digital Video Connections
63
Chapter 6 Installing Your Matrox Axio Software
65
Overview of the Software Installation
66
Hardware Detection
66
Installing Matrox Mtx.utils
66
Updating Your Axio Firmware
66
Installing the Matrox Effect Patterns
67
Installing Additional Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins or Removing Unneeded Plug-Ins
67
Installing the Matrox VFW Software Codecs on a System Without the Axio Hardware
67
Updating Drivers for Using DV-1394 Devices
68
Note about Using Sleep and Hibernation Modes with Matrox Axio
68
Setting Matrox Axio as Your Default Audio Playback Device
68
Removing Your Matrox Axio Software
69
Chapter 7 Defining Your Adobe Premiere Pro Settings
72
Running Antivirus Software with Adobe Premiere Pro
72
Creating a New Matrox Project
72
Defining Your Player Settings
73
Displaying Warnings in Adobe Premiere Pro's Events Panel
73
A Note about Realtime Playback Capabilities
73
Defining Your Sequence Settings
74
Specifying Your General Settings
74
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linkle)
78
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linkhd)
81
Specifying Your Video Output Settings (X.linksd)
83
Specifying Your Genlock Settings
85
Specifying Your Audio Output Settings (X.linkle)
87
Specifying Your Audio Output Settings (X.linkhd and X.linksd)
91
Selecting Your DV-1394 Output Settings
95
Defining Your Video Preview Settings
96
Defining Your Capture Settings
97
Specifying Your Video Capture Settings
97
Specifying Your Audio Capture Settings
101
Notes about Capturing to Matrox .M2V Files
105
Specifying Your Audio Monitoring Settings (X.linkhd and X.linksd)
106
Selecting Your MPEG-2 I-Frame Settings
108
Selecting Your MPEG-2 IBP Settings
110
Exporting to a Matrox .Avi File
112
Exporting a Matrox NTSC or 486P Sequence to MPEG-2 for DVD Authoring
115
Adding a Voice-Over to Your Sequence
116
Connection and Setup
116
Recording Your Voice-Over
117
Setting up Matrox RS-422 Device Control
119
Exporting Your Sequence to Tape
121
Exporting to Tape Using Matrox RS-422 Device Control
121
Exporting to a DVCPRO HD Device Using DV-1394 Device Control
123
Creating an SD Project in 16:9 Format
124
Chapter 8 Setting up Realtime Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro
128
Available Effects
128
How to Apply a Matrox Video Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro
129
How to Apply a Matrox Video Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro
129
Applying a Mask to Your Matrox Effects
130
Using Select Mask
131
Creating a Matrox Primary Color Correction
132
Using Split View
134
Working with Split View in the Program Monitor
135
Using RGB Curves
136
Adjusting Tonal Range
138
Using the Color Balance Graph
139
Performing an Auto Balance
142
Matching Colors between Two Clips
143
Using the Luma Mapping Graph
145
Creating a Matrox Secondary Color Correction
147
Using the Selective Key Graph
152
Creating a Color Pass Effect
156
Overview of the Matrox Chroma Key Effects
157
Creating a Chroma Key or Chroma Key Shadow Effect
158
Using the Chroma Key Graph to Modify Key Colors and Perform an Auto Key
161
Overview of the Matrox Luma Key Effect
164
Creating a Luma Key Effect
165
Using the Luma Key Graph
166
Creating a Wipe Transition
168
Using the Matrox Chroma Clamper Effect
170
Selecting Your Speed Control Method
170
Chapter 9 Using Matrox A/V Tools
171
About Matrox A/V Tools
172
Starting Matrox A/V Tools
172
Using the Matrox A/V Tools Interface
173
Using the A/V Tools Pop-Up Menu
174
Navigating through Clips with the Transport Controls
174
Defining Your A/V Tools Options
176
Selecting Your Capture Folder
178
Defining Your Playback Settings
178
Defining Your Capture Settings
181
How A/V Tools Assigns Clip Names
186
Capturing Clips
186
Capturing Live Video
186
Capturing from Tape Without Device Control
187
Editing Clips
187
Updating Clip Information
187
Changing a Clip's in and out Icons
187
Working with the Clip List
188
Adding Clips
188
Playing Back Clips
188
Saving and Loading a Clip List
188
Copying Clips
189
Moving Clips
189
Deleting Clips
189
Detaching and Resizing the Clip List
190
Grabbing a Single-Frame Image
190
Keyboard Shortcuts
192
Chapter 10 Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins
193
Overview
194
Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel
194
Required Steps to Use the WYSIWYG Plug-Ins
195
Adobe after Effects
195
Adobe Photoshop
195
Autodesk 3Ds Max
195
Autodesk Combustion
196
Eyeon Fusion
196
Newtek Lightwave 3D
196
Chapter 11 Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs
197
Overview
198
Using VFW Programs Without the Axio Hardware
198
Before You Start Rendering
199
Selecting Color Space Conversion Options
200
Rendering Material to a Matrox VFW .Avi File
201
Configuring the Matrox DVCPRO HD Codec
202
Configuring the Matrox Uncompressed Codecs
202
Configuring the Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame Codecs
203
Chapter 12 Monitoring Your Matrox Axio System
205
Using X.info to Display Axio Information
206
Displaying System Information
206
Displaying Hardware Information
208
Monitoring Your Axio Hardware Operating Temperatures
209
Error Notification
209
Appendix A Understanding Standard and Advanced Pulldown
211
Overview
212
Standard 2:3 Pulldown
212
Matrox Axio Implementation of Standard Reverse Pulldown
213
Advanced 2:3:3:2 Pulldown
213
Matrox Axio Implementation of Advanced Reverse Pulldown
214
Appendix B Matrox Axio Workflows
215
Overview
216
Working with SD "24P" Material
216
486P @ 23.98 Fps Workflow Example
217
About the Matrox HD Codecs
218
Working with HD Material
218
Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec for Online Editing
219
MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec Workflow Example for Online Editing
219
Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec for Offline Editing
220
MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Codec Workflow Example for Offline Editing on an Axio System
221
MPEG-2 I-Frame HD Workflow Example for Offline Editing on a Remote System
222
Using the Matrox 8-Bit and 10-Bit Uncompressed HD Codecs
223
Matrox Uncompressed Codec Workflow Example
223
Applying Pulldown in HD Sequences
224
1080P @ 23.98 Fps Workflow Example
225
Other Matrox Axio HD Workflows
226
720P Workflow Example
226
1080I Workflow Example
228
Editing HD Sequences on a Matrox Axio SD System
231
Supported Video Compression Formats
233
Matrox Axio LE
233
Matrox Axio HD
234
Matrox Axio SD
235
Supported Main and Secondary SDI Output Formats on Matrox Axio LE
236
Supported Master Output Formats on Matrox Axio HD and SD
237
Appendix C Matrox Axio Specifications
239
X.io Card
240
General
240
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
240
Environmental Specifications
240
X.linksd Breakout Box
241
General
241
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
241
Video Input Signals
241
Video Output Signals
242
Audio Input/Output Signals
242
Audio Specifications
243
Environmental Specifications
243
X.linkhd Breakout Box
244
General
244
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
244
Video Input Signals
244
Video Output Signals
245
Audio Input/Output Signals
245
Audio Specifications
245
Environmental Specifications
246
Axio LE Card
247
General
247
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption (PCI Express Card)
247
Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption (PCI-X Card)
247
Video Input Signals
248
Video Output Signals
249
Audio Input/Output Signals
249
Audio Specifications
250
Environmental Specifications
250
Appendix D Matrox Axio Glossary
251
Glossary of Terms
252
Appendix E Matrox Customer Support
263
How to Get Matrox Customer Support
264
Registration
264
Keep up to Date with Our Website
264
Contacting Us
264
Index
265
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